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Global regulatory bodies are intensifying their scrutiny of environmental claims, moving beyond explicit falsehoods to address misleading implications and omissions. For expert witnesses, this signifies a crucial shift toward requiring robust, independent verification of all corporate environmental assertions. Both EU and U.S. legislation now demand that "green" claims are not only factually accurate but also unambiguous to the average consumer. Expert testimony will be pivotal in dissecting the nuances of these claims, ensuring they are substantiated by transparent, credible data.

Focuses on air pollution via aviation emissions lawsuits. Experts can use attribution science for emissions-health links, aiding claims against polluters. Takeaways: Quantify pollution damages in US cases, emphasizing regulatory rollbacks' impacts on community health.

The report highlights litigation over water-related greenwashing and climate impacts, such as island nations suing emitters for sea-level rise. Experts should prepare data on hydrogeological risks, emphasizing causation in damages claims. Takeaways include using statistical models for attribution science and regulatory compliance evidence in US cases, aiding testimony on corporate liability for water scarcity.